Engineering Summer Placement

Are you looking to gain real‑world engineering experience in a fast‑paced, innovative manufacturing environment? EGGER Barony is offering exciting summer placement opportunities for motivated students with a passion for engineering, problem‑solving, and learning on the job.

This is your chance to join one of Europe’s leading wood‑based materials manufacturers and work alongside experienced professionals who will help you grow your skills and confidence.

City: Auchinleck (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6683   Department: Maintenance  

What You Will Be Doing

As a Summer Engineering Placement student, you will support our electrical or mechanical engineering teams on a variety of tasks that keep our modern production facility running efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement tasks
• Working with experienced engineers to support planned and reactive maintenance
• Gaining hands‑on experience with industrial machinery and plant equipment
• Contributing to efficiency, reliability, and safety improvements within the site
• Participating in team meetings and learning how engineering supports wider production goals
• Involved in progressive expansion and modernisation of the production facility

Safety Responsibilities

• At EGGER, safety is our top priority. As part of the placement, you will be expected:
• To ensure that all operations and related tasks are conducted safely, and that any incidents, accidents, or hazards are promptly reported.
• To follow all Health & Safety procedures, ensuring the correct use and care of safety equipment at all times.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks in line with the role and level of responsibility.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from students studying:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant fields

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Enthusiastic about engineering and hands‑on learning
• A good communicator and team player
• Safety‑conscious, responsible, and proactive
• Curious, motivated, and eager to develop your technical skills

What We Offer

• Valuable practical experience in a modern, high‑tech manufacturing environment
• Support and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Insight into how engineering drives performance in a global business
• A friendly workplace and a strong safety culture

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361